LGBTQ+ News Peter Tatchell: “A ban that excludes trans people is not a ban at all” The UK government has insisted it will ban so-called conversion therapy for gay or bisexual people in England and Wales – but not for transgender people. This announcement comes hours after it said it would drop the ban entirely. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Features & Longread Rare Rainbow Dolphins spotted off Brighton coast Rare Rainbow Dolphin spotted off Brighton coast By Eric Page • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Conversion therapy ban to be scrapped by UK government The UK government has abandoned its pledge to ban so-called conversion therapy, which attempts to change or suppress someone’s sexuality or gender identity and is already outlawed in several other countries including Canada and New Zealand, according to a leaked document shared with ITV News By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Chris Jepson’s image depicting ‘Modern Love’ is a winner in GREAT Britain’s national competition The subjects of Chris’ image Modern Love are George Montague, ‘The Oldest Gay in the Village’, and his husband of 25 years, Somchai. By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Tory MP Jamie Wallis comes out as trans Jamie Wallis, Conservative MP for Bridgend and Porthcawl, has come out as transgender, making him the UK’s first openly trans member of Parliament By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Fundraising News Join Terrence Higgins Trust for the Rainbow Walk Brighton on Sunday, April 3 Join HIV/sexual health charity Terrence Higgins Trust for a 10K Ribbon Walk, starting and finishing at Charles Street Tap, Brighton BN2 1TA on Sunday, April 3 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Arts Trans Pride Brighton & Hove announces T-shirt Design Competition for trans and non-binary communities The theme, Out in the World, is to recognise Trans Pride Brighton & Hove returning to an in-person event on Saturday, July 16 By Graham Robson • 1 min read
LGBTQ+ News Celebrity Cruises launches new initiative to change the meaning of ‘all-inclusive’ in the travel industry. The campaign features work by world-renowned photographer Annie Leibovitz and others to change the faces in travel marketing By Graham Robson • 2 min read
Fundraising News Cats Protection’s Eastbourne Adoption Centre appeals to cover Pedro’s soaring vet bills “Pedro has shown himself to be a little fighter with the sweetest nature, especially when you consider how severe his injury was. He is so affectionate it breaks your heart. Everyone falls under his spell. He has stolen our hearts with his gentle and affectionate personality.” By Graham Robson • 2 min read
News Pride in Gloucestershire becomes first UK Pride to go on summer tour The charity will be hosting five events across the county, with Cheltenham, Gloucester, the Forest of Dean and Tewksbury all hosting Pride in Gloucestershire events By Graham Robson • 2 min read
LGBTQ+ News Queer club night Traumfrau to present ‘Spring of Love’ at Ironworks Studios Shed your winter coats, dust the cobwebs, mend your broken hearts, smell the flowers and the pheromones, and join Traumfrau to celebrate the season of love and dopamine on the dancefloor By Graham Robson • 1 min read
Business News Cin Cin restaurant in Hove chooses Sussex Beacon as official charity partner “We’re delighted that the wonderful Cin Cin have announced the Sussex Beacon as their official charity partner for the coming year!” By Graham Robson • 1 min read
